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Minnesota, California, West Virginia, and Idaho are the only states that require veterinarians to report cases of animal cruelty. West Virginia and Idaho grant veterinarians immunity from liability and criminal prosecution.

In Colorado and California, veterinarians are mandated reporters of child abuse, but not for animal abuse.

Recommendation’s therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.

Become aware of the significance of the Human-Animal Bond.

Clarify and articulate your personal responsibility to both patients and clients.

Take reports of cruelty to animals seriously.

Do not be afraid to become involved.

Participate and take leadership in community coalitions against violence.

Community Based therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.MultidisciplinaryCollaborative Effort

SAFE PETS PROGRAM therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.for victims of domestic violence

Problem: therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.

Woman’s shelter does

not allow animals

Therefore: therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.

Some women will not leave the abuser because they fear for the pet who would be left behind

Some pets are indeed abused and even tortured, maimed and murdered by the abuser in attempt to further hurt the victim

WHY? therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.

He perpetuates the context of terror

He demonstrates his power

He announces through his actions,

you may be next

WHY? therefore do not want to spend time and resources on animal welfare issues, but it is important to realize that abused animals may lead you to abused people.